India's first Masjid is believed to be built in
628 AD at the behest of legendary ruler Cheraman Perumal, who died in Arabia after embracing Islam.
I heard that he this Hindu King(who later reverted to Islam) saw the splitting of Moon... and then was eager to know about it.. so travelled to the middle east.
Cheraman Juma Masjid
Legend has it that before he died, Cheraman Perumal sent an emissary to Kodungalloor to seek the help of his descendant there to propagate Islam along the Kerala coast.
The original Hindu architectural scheme of the mosque has been retained intact to a great extent, though essential additions have been made over the years.
Situated at the northern end of the Periyar River, about 50 km from Kochi, Kodungaloor has been the gateway for Christianity, Judaism and Islam in India.
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http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus...0507171508.htm
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http://www.keralatourism.org/
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http://www.jaihoon.com/watan/perumal.htm
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http://www.bahraintribune.com/Articl...rticleId=49332